Increasing Patternmaking Students' Understanding of Measurement Methods and the Relationship between Body Measurements and Sizes: An Assignment Design

Ellen McKinney; Fatma Baytar

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Increasing Patternmaking Students' Understanding of Measurement Methods and the Relationship between Body Measurements and Sizes: An Assignment Design

Authors: Ellen McKinney (Iowa State University) , Fatma Baytar (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this assignment was for students to (a) learn proper measurement techniques for human measurements and dress forms, (b) become aware of 3D body scanning technology, and (c) understand industry sizing label systems in comparison to personal measurements.

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How to Cite: McKinney, E. & Baytar, F. (2015) “Increasing Patternmaking Students' Understanding of Measurement Methods and the Relationship between Body Measurements and Sizes: An Assignment Design”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).